The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren failed to come to an agreement on an extension this past offseason, something that both sides could reap benefits from.
Duren and the Pistons were reportedly far apart on a contract number, with Duren seeking 30+ million annually, which Detroit felt was too steep for what he had accomplished on the floor so far.
Duren will be a restricted free agent next summer, so he could have taken the lower offer to get the guaranteed money now instead of waiting. Instead, he bet on himself, and so far, that bet appears to be a smart one.